Feb. 22, 2021 Defenders forge culture of service, remember fallen Airmen Expeditionary security forces squadrons share a culture across the globe—wherever the U.S. Air Force needs to fly aircraft into harm’s way. They are there keeping Airmen and resting aircraft safe. They patrol the fence line; control who steps onto the base.They do this with the knowledge that it’s
Feb. 19, 2021 88th Air Base Wing transfers its first members to U.S. Space Force WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Airmen from the 88th Communications Squadron became the first set of 88th Air Base Wing members to join the U.S. Space Force during a ceremony Feb. 11 in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Space Gallery. Most fittingly, the event took place in front
Feb. 19, 2021 Wright-Patt’s Official Mail Center maintains vital mission WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - When it comes to sending mail, most people immediately think of the U.S. Postal Service. That’s who we see every day when those little trucks place bills and personal mail in your home’s mailbox.However, when it comes to mail on base, who takes care of
Feb. 19, 2021 Base fire department breaks the ice on rescue operations WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The problem with ice is it can break. If it does, and a person falls through, even a good swimmer could be in a lot of trouble.It doesn’t take long for hypothermia to show up if submerged in freezing water. Symptoms can include confusion, fumbling hands,
Feb. 18, 2021 EAP’s Work-Life Program offers resources to meet needs with little stress The Employee Assistance Program Work-Life Program offers services that can help Air Force civilian employees juggle the responsibilities of work and home without dropping the ball.
Feb. 18, 2021 50 years of service: Robins records manager reflects on career Jeanette McElhaney, base records manager in the 78th Communications Directorate’s Knowledge Management Section, reflects on 50 years of service.
Feb. 16, 2021 Ready to level up? DAF offers civilians various academic programs to earn degree Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas -- In addition to the Civilian Tuition Assistance Program, the Department of the Air Force offers three academic programs for Air Force and Space Force civilians to enhance their level of education. The programs are the Civilian Associate Degree Program, the
Feb. 12, 2021 Division takes training to another world A dedicated team of true professionals who love what they do and make a positive impact on the warfighter is how Col. John Kurian describes the Simulators Division in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.
Feb. 11, 2021 Edwards AFB conducts Space Force Transfer Ceremony The 412th Test Wing hosted a ceremony for 17 Airmen who have transferred as Guardians in the Space Force at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 11.
Feb. 11, 2021 Threat of ‘imminent death’ changed Wright-Patt Purple Heart recipient Senior Master Sgt. Bruce Haskin had some serious advice to bestow on friends and family after receiving the Purple Heart.“The threat of imminent death was the way many of us felt in Bagram that day. It brings a new perspective and new prioritization in life,” he said at a presentation ceremony Feb.